Over the weekend of February 20th, the MPF RNR team headed into the backcountry of New Hampshire’s White Mountains to do a little winter backpacking. Here are some pictures from the adventure!

This is a great exercise that challenges your grip and single arm strength as well as the connection it has to your core.  

The repetitive motion of running has a way of exposing every weakness and imbalance over time. Those impairments can quickly turn into an injury if not addressed. Some of the most common areas of injury in runners are the ankle & Achilles tendon.

I've proven in the past to be a bit of the suggestible type. Particularly where racing is concerned. And as more and more races start to look enticing, I've found it harder and harder to say no.

What a special day. I had such a memorable experience at Lookout Mountain and hope to be back one day!

Date: December 27th, 2015
Location: Bear Mountain & Harriman State Park, NY.
Adventure: Suffern Bear Mountain Trail North to South
Data: 23 miles, 6,000+ feet elevation gain.

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Date: November 22nd, 2015
Location: North Eastern Catskills of New York
Adventure: Devil’s Path, 25 miles of Catskill rocks and roots with 10k of climbing

We are here to explore the lands as freely as we like but we must revere them. With proper preparation and awareness we can accomplish the goal of safe travel and enjoyment while simultaneously minimizing our impact and leaving the Parks and Forests in better shape when we leave.

I believe the adventure and joy that trail running offers should be experienced by all so this past weekend I led a beginner trail running clinic at Bear Mountain State Park sponsored by  Run On Hudson Valley.

When my wife asked me what time I would be finishing the Cats Tail Trail Marathon, without even thinking I replied “Well it’s only a marathon, so it shouldn’t take too long.” She laughed...

We hit the streets of NYC for the 45th running of the New York City Marathon! There were over 50,000 finishers from last years race and from what we saw today, it will be sure to surpass that! Here are a few photos from the day.

This year I had the opportunity to coach 12 amazing athletes who have been raising money toward research for Epilepsy through the NYU Langone Medical Center, FACES (FINDING A CURE FOR EPILEPSY AND SEIZURES).

Video by Joe Azze of the inaugural running of the Cats Tail Marathon. Race takes place in the rugged Catskills of New York. Date: October 3rd, 2015.

Here is Jason Friedman's race report from the 2015 Water Gap 50. This was to be either a race to wrap up his 2015 season or a kick start to the 2016 season. 

The Fastpack 20 is a day hiking pack that is inspired by Ultimate Directions Signature Series of running vests.

Another rugged day in the Catskills of New York! Rain, wind, cold and challenging terrain is what Ben cherishes the most. 

Silas has had several top finishes this year but was yet to gain the win he was looking for. This would be his last attempt of the year before he headed into his off-season after a very busy year. Check out his race report to see how his day went.